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Tuesday, July 08, 2014

Hot tips for a sizzling summer

Hot tips for a sizzling summer:

Get into shape for the summer now[ALAMY]

From a permanent method of banishing excessive perspiration to a new procedure to get rid of stretch marks, there’s a host of exciting new ways to ensure you look your best for bikini season.

Here is my round-up of the latest breakthrough procedures and trends which were unveiled at the Face Facial Aesthetic Conference, the UK’s leading cosmetic surgery and aesthetic industry conference, held last weekend in London.

BEAT THE HEAT 

Feeling hot and flustered in the summer is an issue many of us face but for some it can be a much more serious problem. It is estimated that one million people in the UK suffer from hyperhidrosis, more commonly known as excessive sweating. It can have a big impact on self-esteem and confidence with sufferers often having to change clothes a couple of times a day. Thankfully, help is at hand. Miradry is a new treatment that can stop excessive underarm sweating.

It uses microwave energy to zap sweat glands, stopping them from producing perspiration. The painless procedure is carried out at a clinic using a hand-held device placed against each armpit for 30 minutes. Two treatments, three months apart, are required. The treatment removes odour and has the added benefit of reducing hair growth. Until now Botox injections have been the main treatment for excessive sweating but the results only last three to six months. Miradry costs from £2,800 but results are permanent. See miradry.co.uk.

SMOOTH STRETCHED SKIN 

New research estimates that more than 90 per cent of women have stretch marks, the unsightly pink or silvery lines on the skin caused by pregnancy, weight gain or ageing. Most treatments involve using gels or creams over a long period of time but a new procedure called Dermaeraze promises to fade marks in one treatment. Tiny needles and lasers are used to stimulate the skin’s natural healing powers.

It is safe for all skin types and there is no downtime, although there might be a little discomfort in the treated area for a day or so afterwards. Results can be seen four to eight weeks after the treatment although the area continues to improve for up to six months. The procedure costs from about £1,200. Call 020 7436 4441 for more details.

A shapely bottom is a bikini essential and it’s no surprise treatments are on the rise.
BOOST YOUR TRESSES

The hair loss industry is booming with celebrities including Robbie Williams and Wayne Rooney turning to surgery to help them thicken sparse locks. A traditional transplant can be challenging as well as slow but a new robotic device is set to transform things.

Called the Artas System, it is a minimally invasive procedure that transplants hairs from the back of the head rather than removing a large area of scalp. Prices start from £3,500. For more details see ziering.co.uk.

An alternative is Biofibre, which uses artificial hair to cover bald or thinning areas quickly and safely. Expect to pay around £1,000. Email info@aestheticbeautycentre.co.uk for more details.

LOOK BEHIND YOU

A shapely bottom is a bikini essential and it’s no surprise treatments are on the rise. Look out for the launch of Hydratight’s Utterly Butterly treatment, a 45-minute procedure that uses radio frequency to firm the skin, Velashape to tackle cellulite and a peel to exfoliate, leaving skin ultra smooth.

A single treatment costs £200 but for best results a course of six for £1,000 is recommended. For more details see karidis.co.uk.

  • For advice about cosmetic surgery and treatments consult a GP. For more of Lesley’s tips visit lesleyreynolds.com
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